Patterns : Interweave Knits, Cables, Pullover Sweaters

Slanting Gretel Tee

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:51:31 GMT

Woman’s intermediate raglan pullover with cables, cap sleeves, A-line shaping, and seed stitch panel that creates a cut-away look at lower front. Knitting in the round makes for seamless knitting. A silk yarn blend gives the sweater drape.

Designer Petra Manis
Finished Size 30¼ (32½, 34¾, 37, 38¾, 40¼, 42¼, 44½, 46¾, 48¼)" bust circumference. Tee shown measures 32½", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Zitron Noblesse (70% merino, 30% silk; 165 yd [151 m]/50 g): #05 slate, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" or 32"circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• smooth contrasting waste yarn;
• size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook for provisional CO;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st; 8-st cable sections of Lower Body chart and 8-st horseshoe cables of front raglans measure about 1¼" wide; 20 sts of Center Front Cable chart measure about 2" wide.

Wheat-Ear Cable Yoke

Rebecca — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:57:00 GMT

Designer Pam Allen
Yarn Tahki Torino (100% extra fine merino; 94 yd [86 m]/50 g): #124 dusty rose, 10 (12, 14, 16) balls.

Cable-Down Raglan

Rebecca — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:01:49 GMT

Designer Stefanie Japel
Yarn Louet Gems Worsted (100% merino; 168 yd [154 m]/100 g): aqua, 4 (5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12) skeins. Yarn distributed by Louet Sales.

Diamonds in Relief

Rebecca — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:15:09 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 29 (31, 33, 40, 43, 46, 50)" chest circumference. Sweaters shown measure 31" and 43".
Yarn Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran Tweed (85% merino, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): Child’s: #158 petrol (blue), 5 (6, 7) balls. Adult’s: #155 light grey, 11 (13, 14, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers; markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 32 sts of cable panel = 6" wide on larger needles; 48 sts of cable panel = 9" wide on larger needles.

Gathered Pullover

Rebecca — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:32:56 GMT

Designer Hana Jason
Finished Size 32 (36 1/4, 40 1/2, 44 3/4, 48)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32".
Yarn Brown Sheep Top of the Lamb Sport (100% wool; 154 yd [141 m]/50 g): #113 grey heather, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd

Puffed Wheat Pullover

Rebecca — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:44:53 GMT

Designer Kate Gilbert
Finished Size 34 1/4 (37 3/4, 41 1/4, 44 3/4, 48 1/2)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37 3/4". Note: Sweater is designed to be worn with about 2" ease.
Yarn Tahki Torino (100% extra-fine merino; 94 yd [86 m]/50 g): #124 rose, 9 (10, 12, 13, 14) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): straight and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; removable markers or scrap yarn; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 16 sts of wheat cable = about 2 1/4" wide on larger needles.

Bubble Cable Dolman

Rebecca — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:31:47 GMT

Designer Sarah Barbour
Finished Size 38 1/2 (42 1/2, 50 1/2, 57 1/2, 62 1/2)" bust circumference, measured at bustline between ends of sleeves. A positive ease of 7"–9" is recommended for this project; size range is versatile but given sizes are roughly intended to fit actual bust sizes of 29 1/2–31 1/2 (33 1/2–35 1/2, 41 1/2–43 1/2, 48 1/2–50 1/2, 53 1/2–55 1/2)". Sweater shown measures 42 1/2" and is modeled with about 8 1/2" of ease.
Yarn Karabella Margrite (80% merino, 20% cashmere; 154 yd [141 m]/50 g): #13 burgundy, 8 (9, 10, 12, 13) balls.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): circular longer than 29". Ribbed cuffs and lower border—size 5 (3.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); removable markers or safety pins; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 29 sts and 32 rows = 4" in bubbles patt from chart on larger needle.

Forbes Forest Pullover

Rebecca — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:23:46 GMT

Designer Kathy Zimmerman
Finished Size 31 (36, 41, 46, 51)" bust circumference, slightly stretched, after blocking. Sweater shown measures 36".
Yarn Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% merino, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #202 dusty light aqua, 10 (12, 13, 15, 16) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 29 sts and 32 rows = 4" in rib patt on larger needles, after blocking; 99 center body sts of combined frond and zigzag cables measure 13" wide on larger needles, after blocking.

Sweater Girl Pullover

Rebecca — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:09:40 GMT

Designer Liz Nields
Finished Size 37 1/2 (41, 44, 47 1/2, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37 1/2".
Yarn Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% kid mohair, 30% silk; 229 yd [209 m]/25 g): #632 hurricane (navy), 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); stitch holder; removable marker or scrap yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 1/2 sts and 30 rows = 4" with yarn doubled in main cable patt on larger needles, after blocking so 2-st purl columns between cables appear about 1 st wide.

Dovetail Pullover

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:45:21 GMT

Designer Kathy Zimmerman
Finished Size 34 ½ (38, 41, 44 ½, 48, 51 ½)" bust circumference, after blocking. Sweater shown measures 38".
Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Cotton (100% cotton; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g): #405 phlox (purple), 13 (14, 15, 16, 18, 19) balls. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm). Body and sleeve rib—size 5 (3.75 mm). Neckband—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles, after blocking; 70 sts of cable = 13" wide; 26 rows of cable = 4" high.

Sidelines Top

Rebecca — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:32:17 GMT

Designer Lou Schiela
Finished Size 32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40½", modeled with about 1½" positive ease at bust and zero ease at waist and hip.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line DK (100% organic merino; 145 yd [133 m]/56.7 g): chagrin (red), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st; 6 sts of princess lines measure about ¾" wide.

Braided Pullover

Rebecca — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:32:29 GMT

Designer Alina Khasanova
Finished Size 35½ (40, 44½, 49, 52½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures
35½", modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Skacel Collection Divine (70% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #02 camel, 10 (12, 13, 14, 15) balls.
Needles Lower body rib and cuffs—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 16" cir, set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch holders.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needles; 24½ sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4" in 2×2 rib on larger needles; 22 sts of braid cable from chart = 2¾" wide on larger needles.